Promoting Quality in the Cocoa Bean to Tea Value Chain

With the increase in the use of cocoa, the demand for high quality cocoa beans that meet the standard for sensory, functionality and safety requirements have increased in the last few years. Globally the cocoa beans market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3% from 2019 to 2025 to meet this demand (Voora, Bermudez and Larrea 2019). [excerpt from the Introduction]

This “Promoting Quality in the Cocoa Bean to Tea Value Chain” 2023 publication traces the cocoa cluster and CALIDENA experience of the Commonwealth of Dominica.

The value chain exercise was supported through the Technical Barriers to Trade Component of the 11^th European Development Fund Economic Partnership Agreement Programme. The exercise was hosted by the Dominica Bureau of Standards (DBOS), alongside national partners including the Dominica Export Import Agency (DEXIA).

The 49-page study, edited by NKese D Mc Shine, brings you an in-depth look at the long hours of dialogue, engagements and group exercises with dozens of stakeholders nationally and internationally, to adequately identify, map and find solutions for the quality-related challenges in the value chain.